Free $3.50 Kidney Cure Recipe Advertised
An ad promises a free recipe for weak kidneys that allegedly relieves frequent urination and related symptoms within a week. It claims doctors charge $3.50 for writing a prescription and invites readers to request the pamphlet by mail from Dr. A E B Robinson in Detroit. The note ends with a flippant quote from a New York Telegraph item about Murphy's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Robinson
Luck Building
Detroi Mich
Oime
Truth About Bluing Talk No 65
Avoid liquid bluing and junk bottle accumulation. Use Red Cross Ball Blue instead of water for bluing. A 6 cent package equals 20 cents worth of liquid blue. It makes clothes whiter than snow and is sold at all good grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross Ball
Public Funds Aid The Work Against Tuberculosis
The third annual statement from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis notes that total expenditures rose similarly to prior years, but public funds share reached a record 66.2 percent in 1911. Of $14.5 million spent, over $9.6 million came from federal, state, municipal or county sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
New Paris Corsets Feature Slender Lower Waistlines
Fashion note describes Parisian corsets trending toward lower bust lines and longer stays that shape a slim youthful silhouette. Designers favor light boning and flexible structures to keep the torso trim below the waist while allowing comfortable movement above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mademoiselle
Madame
Velvet striped waist with satin reversal trim
A striped velvet waist features large velvet revers with tiny black satin details. It closes at the front with buttons and has black satin edging. Sleeves match the trimming and the collar is lace with a guimpe of white dotted tulle.
Bias Trimming and Swirl Effects in Skirt Fringes
Bias trimming and fringe swirls around a skirt are praised for enhancing the figure without altering height for slim to medium builds. The effect depends on a well made gown and clingy fabrics, as crude dressmaking detracts from harmony.
Winter Wardrobe Highlight: Brown Taffeta Dress with Fur
A brown taffeta dress trimmed in brown fur features a narrow taffeta belt, cream lace collar, and bloused skirt over a fur band. Sieve sleeves with lace at the wrists, simple hair, sable toque, and a large fur coat complete the look for cold weather.
Ingenious Additions Elevate Satin Tie for Gown
In shops tiny black satin bands with tassels frame an afternoon dress. A clever girl added originality by braiding small satin strips into a long three strand tie. The neckband ends form a rosette with a jet beaded center. A small medallion covers a metal snap fastener.
School Girl Costume From Tailor Made Fashions
A teen schoolgirl outfit favors simple lines inspired by mothers lessons. Fine black and gray striped fabrics shape a plain skirt with apron back and large-buttoned front, a short coat with a gray velvet collar, and a gray beaver hat accented by a cerise feather.
Mexican Work Outline for Embroidery Squares
A needlecraft note explains outlining Mexican work as for Hardanger embroidery. It suggests drawing the design in squares, outlining first, then cutting and drawing threads for a neat result.
To Keep Hat On With Net Twist and Hairpins
A sewing tip explains placing a small twist of net around the crown under a wide brim to hold the hat in place. The net is secured to the hair with hairpins threaded through the mesh.
Two Ways to Detect Kidney Trouble and a Cure
The piece explains signs of kidney problems and how doctors test kidney secretions, warning that neglect can be serious. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills claiming they regulate secretions and heal kidneys, citing a testimonial of recovery after prolonged illness and bed confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Kiney
Hope J. L. Richardson
Red Key
Indiana
Anti Tuberculosis Work Costs Over 14 Million in 1911
The third annual expenditure report from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis shows 14.5 million dollars spent in 1911. Major outlay covers sanatorium and hospital treatment and construction, with 11.8 million for institutions. Dispensaries, educational campaigns, and other services account for remaining funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the
United States
Boards of Health
Pitiful eczema case shows cure after Cuticura remedies
A newborn suffered severe eczema covering scalp eyes ears and body. After eight weeks of bandaging and ineffectual treatment a mother reports dramatic improvement and full recovery within four weeks of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The letter credits the remedies with restoring hair and skin. Free samples offered by Cuticura.
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T. B. Rosger
Mit Hall
The Gutter to Grace A Folk Sayings Parade
A fragmentary dialogue sketches social quirks of neighbors and single life. Buffington describes lifting a person from poverty. Grass widows and local farmers mingle as moral and practical advice blur in everyday talk.
Bromo Quinine and Witty Sayings Fill Page
Merle Lanse Weunovi and an odd nine line ad copy tout a cure claim for a cold in one day with a jokey quip about marriage. The miscellany closes with a sardonic line about misery loving company and married life.
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Merle Lanse Weunovi
Elgin Medicine & Extract Company Trade Message
Wholesale price lists offered by Elgin Medicine and Extract Company of Elgin Illinois with assurance of shipment on inspection and satisfaction guaranteed. Producers and consumers urged to write for plans and pricing.
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Elgin Medicine & Extract Company
Elgin
Illinoi
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McCarthy
New York Telegraph
Bluing
Post
Cereal Corn , Limited
Nasle Creal
Underwood & Underwood
N. Y
Paris
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. C
Hamilton Wright Mabie
Mme. de Stael
Eczema
Buffington
Mr. Solomon
3’ News
Wheeling
West Virginia
Gene Forell
Square
B. Kuen
Dunlap
Indianapolis
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Props
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Agygs
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Hermann & Company
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W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W.L. Nigias
Meaureniente Meng
Berger
W.L. Doud
Spark Bt
Brockton
Maas
Harrison McCloud
Columbia City
John Kourt
Nosera
John Hinckle
Henry Keiser
A. D. Hathaway
Mate
Nose
South Whitley
Isaac Brenneman
Amos Myers
Breast
Ae Capename Wi
Wiley Cousty
Whitley Co
B. J. Bloom
Columbia Cancert Corner S. Line
Market Sts
J.C. Walters
R.R. No. 4
Concertorium
Wun Vata
R. McNagny
MB Meconsell
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Spencerville
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Tioebon
Tod
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Auburn
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